Andrei Kirilenko - Wikipedia
Andrei Kirilenko is a Russian basketball executive and former NBA player. He played for CSKA Moscow, Utah Jazz, Minnesota Timberwolves and Brooklyn Nets, and won the EuroLeague MVP in 2012.
Andrei Kirilenko - Basketball-Reference.com
(AK-47) Position: Small Forward and Power Forward Shoots: Right 6-9, 220lb (206cm, 99kg) Born: February 18, 1981 in Izhevsk, Russia ru. High School: Frunzenskaya Sport School in Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation Draft: Utah Jazz, 1st …
Andrei ⭐️AK47⭐️ Kirilenko Utah Jazz highlights | THE ... - YouTube
Andrei Kirilenko spent ten season as a Jazzman after being drafted in the 1st round (24th pick) of the 1999 draft. He was also an NBA All-Star in 2004. Here'...
Andrei Kirilenko Explains How He Got His Legendary AK-47 …
Sep 19, 2024 · Andrei Kirilenko spoke in a recent interview with the Knuckleheads podcast about his now-iconic AK-47 nickname. He recalled that the Jazz signed John Amaechi, who took his preferred number 13 jersey. It was another teammate, Quincy Lewis, who gave him the idea to wear 47 and dubbed him 'AK-47', and the rest is history.
Andrei Kirilenko shares the story of how he got his nickname ...
Oct 11, 2024 · At just 19 years old, 'AK-47' entered the NBA, joining the Jazz and making his debut in the summer league while wearing a jersey with the number 13. The 1999 draft pick had hoped to keep this number, as his mom had worn it during her playing days.
Blazing the Trail: Andrei Kirilenko, the five-tool defender
Aug 25, 2022 · Andrei Kirilenko was a five-tool defender who was ahead of his time. Mat Issa looks back on AK-47's career and impact on today's NBA.
Andrei Kirilenko reveals why Jazz fans are the best in the NBA ...
Oct 13, 2024 · Andrei Kirilenko shares what makes the Jazz fanbase one of the best in the NBA: "When you lose the game, but you work hard, they like, 'Don't worry, there's another game coming'" Beloved in Utah, AK47 delivered some of the most memorable moments in …
Andrei Kirilenko Recalls Story Behind How He Received His Iconic 'AK-47 …
Sep 19, 2024 · Andrei Kirilenko, a former NBA star known for his time with the Utah Jazz, recently talked about how he got his famous nickname, AK-47. This nickname comes from his initials and jersey number,...
Utah Jazz: Andrei Kirilenko was better than you remember
May 10, 2020 · Back in March of 2016, during an evening in which the Jazz honored their long-time forward, said Kirilenko of how he hopes to be remembered by Jazz fans and the greater NBA community: "“I think people will remember me as AK-47, which is all-around balanced kind of weapon on the floor.
Where is Andrei Kirilenko now? Former Jazz forward takes …
Jul 27, 2017 · With Ivan Drago-like hair and a late-career dragon tattoo covering his back, Andrei Kirilenko was one of the more intimidating forwards in basketball. His nickname, "AK-47," and tendency to swat shots into the stands didn’t soften his image.